This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Oragen family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Oragen Family History

Oragen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ragen, Hagen, Dragon, Organ, Prager, Raven, Oren, Dragan, Morgen

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Oragen family from?

You can see how Oragen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oragen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oragen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Oragen families living in Maine. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oragen's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Oragen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oragen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Oragen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oragen. 100% of Oragen women worked as a Seamstress.

View Census Data for Oragen | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Oragen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Oragen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oragen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Oragen

Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Oragen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Oragen immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Oragen. For the veterans among your Oragen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Oragen military records

You've only scratched the surface of Oragen family history

Discover More

What is the average Oragen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oragen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oragen

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Oragen family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial